Police hold increasingly grave concerns for Mr Noel Joseph Ingham, a 58 year old  Ulverstone man who was last seen in late July 2016.

Mr Ingham’s vehicle, a 2002 silver Jeep Grand Cherokee registered number EN 6838 is also missing.

Police appeal to the public who may have seen, or may see, the vehicle or Mr Ingham to contact them.

The investigation has led police to conduct a search this morning, at the Central Coast Resource Recovery Centre at Lobster Creek Road, Ulverstone, aiming to locate any evidence relating to Mr Ingham, his property and his vehicle.

Anyone with information should call Devonport CIB on 131444 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.